Trips across county lines for chilled brews might end

11:28 PM,
Jul. 18, 2013

Beer in Oxford grocery and convenience stores currently can't be chilled.

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One of Oxford's storied traditions could be affected when the city board takes a look at cold beer during its next meeting.

While beer - along with liquor and wine - has been legal in Oxford for decades, the hops are hot when they reach the cash register at grocery and convenience stores. Those in Oxford wanting to buy their brew chilled have to travel across county lines.

University of Mississippi students and Oxford residents alike have become accustomed to the trek to stores in Marshall and Panola counties. They even have created games to help pass the time, and thus the Walkers Challenge was ...